Job Description

About AVN Corporation



AVN is a strategic innovation partner providing deep, uncommon expertise and infrastructure to solve the most challenging problems of science and technology. AVN's expertise in chemical, energy, environmental, and advanced software technologies enables its partners to move ideas from conception to market quickly and efficiently.



AVN is a dynamic and growing company that promotes creativity and flexibility in the workplace and encourages a culture of diversity and respect for fellow colleagues. We are looking for someone passionate about software development who works effectively in a collaborative environment.



This position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with flexible work hours. The position is fully remote but collaborates with team members primarily during Eastern Standard Time.



Scope



The Research Development Advocate position contributes to the daily operations and support of AVN-developed enterprise platforms and collaborates with research customers to define application requirements and document system architecture for cloud deployment. This role involves writing, testing, and deploying clean and efficient code, collaborating with senior developers to understand project requirements, and actively participating in the entire software development lifecycle. This position will also develop clear example scripts, tutorials, and documentation to help researchers get started and master AVN-developed/deployed capabilities.



Work in advanced software technologies, a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, developing truly innovative software solutions for federal and commercial customers. This position develops cutting-edge solutions in the following focus areas:



Enterprise Web Development Designing and maintaining APIs to translate business requirements into working solutions Cloud-Native Design, Kubernetes-Orchestrated Microservices, Containerization (Docker), and Infrastructure as Code (Helm, Terraform) Automation of Deployment Pipelines and CI/CD Workflows in GCP and Hybrid Environments Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP) Big Data and Data at Scale High Performance and Distributed Computing Architectures Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Please note that this position requires U.S. citizenship status pursuant to a government contract.

Essential Job Functions:

Operations Support and Development Advocate: Manage day-to-day operational support for specific AVN-developed enterprise platforms, including responding to user requests to ensure a reliable experience for the community. Serve as the primary technical point of contact and advocate for researchers, understanding their scientific goals and translating them into technical solutions. Partner with researchers to help them containerize their scientific models and applications (using technologies like Docker) for eventual deployment and hosting within AVN-managed cloud environments. Provide direct, hands-on technical assistance by debugging user-written scripts (e.g., Python) that interact with the AVN-developed platform REST APIs. Meet with researchers to provide guidance, answer platform-related questions, and help them architect their applications for successful integration with AVN-developed software solutions. Front-End Development: Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. Familiarity with at least one modern front-end framework/library (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js). Understanding of responsive design principles for various devices. Basic knowledge of UI/UX principles and best practices. Back-End Development: Advanced knowledge in at least one server-side programming language (e.g., Node.js with Express.js, Python with Django/Flask, Java, PHP). Strong understanding of RESTful API design and consumption. Proficiency in server-side concepts, including routing, authentication, and authorization. Database Management: Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB). Ability to write basic queries to store and retrieve data. Intermediate knowledge of database schema design, relational models, and concepts. Development Tools & Methodologies: Proficiency with version control systems, especially Git and platforms like GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket. Understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum). Basic debugging and troubleshooting skills.

Other-Job Functions:

Learning and Professional Development: Actively participate in learning opportunities, including internal training, workshops, and self-study, to expand knowledge of new technologies, frameworks, and best practices. Stay current with industry trends and advancements in web development. Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Assist in creating and maintaining clear, concise technical documentation for code, APIs, and system processes. Contribute to internal knowledge bases and share insights with the development team. Team Collaboration and Support: Participate in team meetings, stand-ups, and brainstorming sessions. Provide support to team members on various tasks as needed. Offer constructive feedback during code reviews and learn from feedback received. Testing and Quality Assurance Support: Assist in informal and formal testing to ensure code quality. Help identify and report software defects and bugs. Ad-Hoc Tasks: Undertake other duties as assigned to support the overall goals of the development team and organization.

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Assist with deployment processes under guidance

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Web Development, Management Information Systems, or a related technical field. Equivalent practical experience and/or completion of a reputable coding bootcamp may be considered.

Required Skills:

Strong knowledge in a scripting language (e.g., Python) and experience working with REST APIs. Hands-on experience with application containerization using technologies like Docker. Solid understanding of cloud computing concepts and infrastructure, particularly as it relates to deploying applications. Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Eagerness to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving best practices. Attention to detail and commitment to writing clean, maintainable code. Demonstrated ability to contribute within a team setting while being an effective self-starter, able to manage daily activities to achieve long-term goals.

Required Experience:

3-5 years of professional experience in software development, with a focus on backend logic database design, and cloud architecture to support web application development. Demonstrated experience through academic projects, internships, personal projects, or coding bootcamps showcasing proficiency in both front-end and back-end web technologies. Experience with version control systems, preferably Git. Familiarity with the full software development lifecycle.

Position Location:

Remote within the United States

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, or current or future service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.